Jacey's Race ~ North Idaho Childrens Photographer

I am so excited that this year I am going to be an EXPO vendor at Jacey's Race! This will be my 2nd year as a vendor...but my first year as a vendor for Staci Bailey Photography! Jacey's race is an awesome community fund raising event and along with other great donations up for auction to help benefit this amazing event, I will be donating a photo sessio (for up to 4 people) and a free 8x10!!! What better way to donate to a wonderful cause and get something in return....priceless photos! Family photos ~ senior photos ~ maternity, baby, or children's portraits ~ engagement session....you name it....let's do it!

Want to know more? Check this out............Jacey's Race is a 5K and 1K run/walk event to raise awareness and money for children suffering from a life threatening illness. The first event was held in Boulder, Colorado to benefit Jacey Lawson, a 4 year old child with stage 4 cancer. I can't even imagine. But, following lung and kidney surgery, radiation, and 1 year of chemotherapy, Jacey is happy, healthy, and living in Sandpoint, Idaho. Jacey and her family are grateful for the support they received when needed, and her family and friends have decided to continue the race so that others may benefit.

This year's race is going to be held on Sunday, July 12th, 2009 at Sandpoint High School starting at 8:15 a.m... The 2009 beneficiaries are Decker Weill and Nate Rench. Decker is a 7 year old boy with neuroblastoma and he has been in active treatment for a little over a year now. Decker and his family live in Sagle and travel to Spokane and Seattle for Decker's life saving treatments. Nate is a University of Idaho college student that was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the young age of 19. He lives with his family in Sandpoint and is able to receive his medical care from the Kootenai Cancer Center at Bonner General in Sandpoint.

My heart goes out to these boys and their families. Being a cancer survivor myself, I know that this is not an easy road....and their lives will be changed forever. I can not think of a better way to CELEBRATE LIFE than by supporting these families thru this event. Please join us Sunday for a healthy dose of exercise and fun!!!!

Here is a link for more details and if you would like to register. http://www.jaceys-race.com/Jaceys_Race/Welcome.html

Oh yes....and to entice you a little more....I will be hosting a discount mini portrait party that day to the first 25 participants that sign up. For $20 you will get an 8x10 natural light portrait of you or your little one....a discount coupon for your next session......AND the majority of the proceeds will go towards helping Decker and Nate!

Want to find out more about my portrait parties? Come on Sunday....and if you miss it (boo....hiss)....stay tuned next week for more info on them! In today's economy we all need some options!!!!

And of course I just can not post with out a photo....so here's my Strawberry Shortcake....and hopefully she will put a smile on your face today!!!